Monday, October 26, 2009

KLM Cup Preliminary Round: Lion's 3 v 7 AFC Crooked Billet

Lion's starting elevn: Gardner, Griffin (C), Hill, French, Jordan, Dan Dye, R.Pearson, Jeffery, Roberts, O.Mason, Ben Dye

Ref:I.Brown

Today's cup game was again Division 1 side AFC Crooked Billet. A promising start for the Lions in the first five minutes turned to a nightmare with two quick poached goals from Billet in five minutes for a 2 nil lead unsettling Breachwood. The Division 1 side scored three more times from distance before half time, however Ben Dye and Mason battled two goals back with well taken shots.

Billet led five two at half time.

In the second half, Seb Lander replaced the injured Rob Pearson. Nathan Batt replaced Ed Jeffery and Scott Jenkins replaced Spencer Roberts

Breachwood settled more in the second half but the damage was done with two more Billet goals in the box. Ben Dye managed to beat the off side trap to pinch another goal back. before the end

Billet won 7-3

Graham French was the Lion's Man of the Match for workrate

Subs not used: Harrison, D.Farr, Tumalty

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